St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Congregation Join us for worship: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. & Sundays at 7:45 & 10:15 a.m. 301 Clark Street Watertown, WI 53094 http://www.stlukewatertown.org

Member News—February 2015

Ash Wednesday + Lent God’s Word says, “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all like sheep, have gone astray…“ Is 53:4f I love A Prairie Home Companion-Garrison Keillor and The News From Lake Wobegon. Lake Wobegon is a makebelieve place somewhere in south/central Minnesota. Its’ name is from a mythological Native American word that means, “the place where we waited all day in the rain for you”! The news always began with, “Well, it’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, my hometown, out there on the edge of the prairie.” The people who live there are humble gentle people. There is Lake Wobegon Lutheran Church with Pastor Ingqvist. Pastor Ingqvist is painfully aware of his own weaknesses, failures and shortcomings.

Eve is wonderful! “Our God our help in ages past. Our hope for years to come!” We look back and remember our loved ones called home to Heaven. We look forward to the future— unafraid because the LORD of Hosts is with us! But Lent. Lent is the best. Purple altar cloths and pastors with black gowns and crosses made of wood and carpenter nails. The Christmas Tree cross—with the purple cloth drape—the crown of thorns—the INRI sign meant to mock—declaring the truth! The old wooden crucifix is on the altar. It is Ash Wednesday— Vespers and fellowship supper. We read the Passion History as we walk beside Jesus—the way of sorrows—from Gethsemane to Golgotha!

Garrison Keillor famously says, “If you are from the Midwest and Lutheran—it’s always Lent!” I like that! Reformation is wonderful. “A mighty fortress is our God—a trusty shield and weapon…take they our life, goods, fame, child and wife—let these all be gone. They yet have nothing won. The kingdom ours remaineth!” Thanksgiving is wonderful! “Now thank we all our God—with ♥ and hands and voices.” The harvest altar is covered with pumpkins and acorn squash, this year pomegranates and Indian Corn! We go to Aunt Kathleen and Uncle Marty’s for turkey giblets and football. Christmas is wonderful! Little children with bow ties or red velvet dresses sing, “Away in a manger, no crib for a bed—the little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head!” New Year’s

This year we will hear Jesus say again and again, “I tell you the truth…anyone who sins is a slave to sin. I tell you the truth Faith can move mountains. I tell you the truth fruits of faith will be remembered—one of you will betray me—you will all disown me and more! Before you know it, “I tell you the truth—your grief will turn to joy!” This year—more than ever—may the Holy Spirit bring us to Church with ever increasing faithfulness to hear the Lenten Gospel!

See you at worship!

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Pastors’ Report JANUARY 2015

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Serving the Lord and our church family: Pastor Anthony Schultz 920-261-6911 [email protected] Pastor Mark Gartner 920-261-2140 [email protected] Pastor Wayne Schneider 920-390-2707 [email protected] Karen Schadt, Church Office (920)261-2120 [email protected] http://www.stlukewatertown.org Office Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Monday & Friday as Needed

Born Again Through Holy Baptism: Gunner Michael Redfield infant son of Michael and Abbey Redfield born December 5, 2014, at Memorial Hospital of Oconomowoc was baptized on December 6, 2014. His baptism was affirmed in church on January 11, 2015. Transfer Out To Sister WELS: Stephanie Chamberlain and Isabelle Fischer, Stefan and Aria to Bethany Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Called Home To Be With Jesus: Elsie May Wolf Birr was born July 21, 1929, and was called home to heaven on November 29, 2014. Her memorial service was held on December 7, 2014, at Koepsell Funeral Home.

Food for the Soul— All Week Long at St. Luke’s!

Lenora Lillian Amalia Fredrick Jagow, was born March 13, 1918, and was called home to heaven on December 16, 2014. Her funeral was held on December 20, 2014 with committal at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia.

Bible Class at Heritage Homes meets each Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.

John Carl Edward Jeske was born February 21, 1924, and was called home to heaven on December 24, 2014. His funeral was held on December 29, 2014, at Luther Preparatory School Chapel.

“Breakfast” Bible Class meets at the Perkins’ restaurant each Thursday from 7-8:00 a.m.

Two Lives Made One In Christ: Justin James Freson and Jodi Ann Zimmerman were made one in marriage on January 11, 2015.

Bible Information Class is for those who wish to become members of St. Luke’s. Classes are held throughout the year. Call Pastor Gartner or Pastor Schultz if you or someone you know may be interested!

To God alone all glory! Jesus blesses us through the Gospel in 2014! December YTD Total Attendance: 3,983 30,130 Ave/Week: 995 579 Communions: 677 9,013 Baptisms: 1 21 Weddings: 0 10 Funerals: 2 14 Thank you very much!

“Home” Bible Class meets in different members’ homes, Thurs. mornings at 9:30 a.m. Sept.-May. Good Shepherd Bible Class meets each Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the church office area (Sept. -May). Discussion evolves around a Christcentered book--a chapter a week. New people are always welcome!

To everyone who helped with the Live Nativity; To Julie Busler and Karen Schadt for their work in the Church office; To Randy Busler for cleaning Jesus’ Father’s House of Prayer; To Bennett Ozminkowski for cleaning Jesus’ school building; To the Flower Committee—Linda & Duane Nottling, Jeri Shaw & Carrie Zaferos; To our Thankoffering counters; To those who put together the newsletter and important mailings; To our organists for playing for Jesus ; To the altar guild for taking care of Jesus’ altar and Lord’s Supper; To those who take care of Jesus’ books and videos in Jesus’ Library; and To those who make meals for Jesus after funerals; To Mrs. Elske for the coffee and baked goods for fellowship in the church entryway in memory of Dean Elske.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class meets at 9:00 a.m., between services Sept.-May. Sunday School is for children age 3 through 7th grade. They meet at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning, Sept.-May. Teen Bible Class meets at 9:00a.m. Sunday mornings Sept.-May. Seventh through 12th graders are welcome to learn and socialize with fellow Christian youth. Public School Confirmation Classes is for 7th & 8th grade kids and meets each Wednesday (Sept. -May) from 6-7:30pm.

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FAITH IN ACTION Where Is Your Heart? “Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” (Matthew 6:21) slide our God back to a distant second. It’s easy to get caught up in things like our jobs or our finances or our homes or our cars or even our free time, and then let those things and the money and time we need for them push God out of our hearts and out of our lives.

Will you give or receive a Valentine’s Day card this February 14? Valentines is a day we set aside to do something for the person that holds a special place in our heart. The card that you give or receive might have had a heart on it. That heart symbolizes the love you have for that special person. On Valentine's Day, men and women around the world celebrate those closest to them with acts of love. Cards, chocolates, and other gifts are exchanged, all of them bedazzled with or designed in the form of traditional hearts. The heart is a universal symbol of love. Valentine’s Day will come and go, but if that person is truly special, the acts of love that you showed on Valentine’s Day will continue throughout the year. True love doesn’t come in the form of a gift or a card, but rather in putting the wants and needs of the person or people you love before your own wants and needs.

If in your life you find yourself giving God your leftovers – whether those leftovers end up being the time that you give him because of your lack of church attendance or lack of time you spend reading his Word and having devotions or whether they are in what you give back to your God in the form of the offerings you bring or in how you use the talents with which he has blessed you – shouldn’t we reevaluate where our hearts really are. What a blessing it is that God sent his Son to take away our sins of putting things and time before our God! With His help may our treasure always be the blessing of being his child and with the help of the Holy Spirit working faith in us may our God always take first place in each of our hearts.

Our love for God should work the same way. Matthew 6:21 tells us, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” There are definitely things that are important and necessary in our lives. But do we at times let those things take first place in our heart and in doing so

Robert Huebner Board of Stewardship

You’re Invited To A Very Special Congregation Wide Bible Class In St. Luke’s Church Sanctuary

“Owning The Mission” Wednesday, February 4th at 4:00 or 6:00 p.m.—”The Power Source of the Church and The Characteristics of the Church” Wednesday, February 11th at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.—”The Mission and Ministry of the Church” Supper will be served between sessions at 5:00 p.m. Child care will be provided for your family. In connection with our exciting congregational ministry planning and awareness program “Growing Together In Faith”, all members are invited to attend this special Bible class being offered. Families with small children will be able to attend while their children are cared for and everyone is invited to a special fellowship meal either after or before these special class sessions. You are encouraged to attend these special classes on both days as they will be different, but even if you are only able to attend one of the days that would be great as well. Please let us know if you are attending by contacting the church office. 3

St Luke’s Church Council Meeting Minutes

Stewardship:The Dec. 7th Rooted in Christ celebration was successful.

December 8, 2014 (approved January 12, 2015)

The meeting was called to order by Jerry Vomhof at 7:00 pm. In attendance: Pastor Gartner, Pastor Schultz, Bill Schmidt, Bob Schmidt, Pete Thompson, Bennet Osminkowski, Rich Parkhurst, Rich Witte, Mitch Ruesink, Jeff Gronholz, & John Schadt.

Property: Two of the light bulbs were replaced with LED bulbs on a test basis. The fluorescent bulbs in the side windows need replacing.

The opening prayer was lead by Pastor Schultz.

Old Business: The Christmas tree set up is scheduled for Dec. 13th at 10:30am. Russ Weber and Larry Kuehn have agreed to perform the audit.

Lakeside: No report. TSL Joint Board: No report.

Secretary's Report: The November 10th, 2014 meeting minutes were approved as presented.

New Business: It was voted on & approved to extend Christmas bonuses to the pastors and main employees. The next Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 12th, 2015, @ 7:00 pm. The next Voter's meeting is scheduled for Jan. 21st, @ 7:00 pm.

Pastor's Report: Membership changes were approved as presented. President's Report: It was presented and approved that all future RIC gifts be applied as follows: 1.) Pay mortgage, 2.) Pay LOC balance (if any), 3.) Pay extra principle on mortgage

Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. Pastor Gartner closed with a devotion and prayer.

Funds Received Report: Actual receipts (ytd as of 11/30/14) total $319,555, an average of $14,525 weekly, ($2,187 below weekly budget). Other ytd receipts are $151,182 ($6,872 weekly avg.) Total receipts ytd are $470,737. The report was approved as presented. It was also reported that the Health Insurance Premium Credit was applied to the General Fund.

Respectfully submitted, John Schadt, Secretary The Rooted in Christ – Growing in Love Stewardship emphasis has concluded with our Celebration Sunday on December 7th. Thank you again for all of your financial gifts, prayers, and support. God truly blessed our efforts. The total amount of money received was over $1,160,000.

Funds Dispersed Report: Actual operating income is under budget ytd by $36,196. The yearto-date contributions to pay for church operations and school payments are $32,191 less than budget. The year-to-date contributions to pay for monthly mortgage and note payments are $4,005 less than budget. Actual operating expenses are under budget ytd by $8,199. The actual fiscal year-to-date net operating shortage compared to budget, is $27,997. As of 11/30/14: Accounts payable balance is $1,444. Thrivent Mortgage loan balance is $1,352,855 BMO Harris LOC loan balance is $0. Rooted in Christ total receipts were $1,043,098, for the program ending 10/31/14. Reports were approved as presented.

All gifts that are received after 11-1-14 will be recorded as gifts to Debt Retirement. All gifts received in 2014 will be credited to your Rooted in Christ pledge. Monthly envelopes are included for 2015 for anyone who wants to fulfill their pledge or make additional gifts to reduce our debt at St. Luke’s. If you have any questions, please contact Jerry Vomhof.

LUTHERAN PIONEERS The Pioneer Leaders would like to thank the Parents for delivering your child(ren) to our off location meetings in January. Our next meeting on February 3rd will be back at our St.Luke's/TSL campus commons location.

Board of Elders: It was reported that the nominating committee is 90% complete. Outreach & Fellowship: The Live Nativity was a success, with approximately 725 attendees. $367 was collected for Christmas bags. Christian Education: The Youth Group will be delivering gifts to the group homes on December 17th.

The Pinecar Derby will be held during our regular meeting on March 3rd. Everyone is welcome to join us! Don't have a pinecar--come cheer on your friends! 4

St. Luke's Thankoffering Summary - Month of December 2014 Weekly offering needed for operating costs: $16,712 Monthly offering needed for operating costs: $16,712 x 5 wks = $83,560 Thankofferings received wk of Dec 1 Thankofferings received wk of Dec 7 Thankofferings received wk of Dec 14 Thankofferings received wk of Dec 21 Thankofferings received wk of Dec 28

$18,718 15,901 16,126 16,992 27,920

Total Thankofferings received in month of Dec for operating costs

$95,657

ROCK RIVER AREA OWLS The Rock River Area OWLS will meet again at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at St John Lutheran Church at "Newville." Rev. Thomas Schmidt will take us on a video tour of his recent ministry, "Preaching Christ in Alaska." There will be refreshments and business reports. The Organization of WELS Seniors (OWLS) provides meaningful activity for people retired and/or 50 years old. This is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to grow spiritually and enjoy the fellowship of neighboring WELS and ELS members. Come and find out how St John of "Newville," founded in 1856, was the mother church of Lutherans in the Waterloo and Lake Mills area. Although St John's (W8496 Parsonage Ln, Waterloo, WI) is visible along Interstate 94, the church is accessed only on roads leading 4 miles northwest from Lake Mills or 7 miles southeast from Waterloo. Please consult a map (GPS). Invite a friend to come along. All are welcome. To view the new OWLS VIDEO posted on YouTube, after accessing the internet, just copy and paste this link (http:// youtu.be/2Vd5AlxK4YA ) The 6 minute video is in the "unlisted" category, which in YouTube terms means that it can be accessed only with this link. You, of course, are welcome to copy the link and share it with others. You may also download the video from YouTube to your computer and share that also.

Thanks to those who help and volunteer at THE ROC. Each newsletter we will list some of our volunteers so that you may speak with them to find out more about THE ROC and maybe consider volunteering. Our volunteers, for whom we are extremely thankful, include (from St. Mark’s) Brandon Fisher, Bryan Fisher, Peter Lehmann, Seth Loersch, Todd Morris, Jayne Raether, and Brandon Simmons.

Pebbles FROM THE ROC “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Luke 10:2) As we plan for the future of our Watertown Recreation & Outreach Center (THE ROC) for youth, we envision an “Early Field Experience/Practicum” program at THE ROC. Candidates would come from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and possibly our WELS colleges. It is so important to train youth leaders to reach out with the Gospel to all youth, no matter their background, ethnicity, social class, etc. The training of one individual would make an impact on hundreds, even thousands of teenagers. Please keep the program in your prayers.

The ROC Board members are: From St. John’s: Don Bartz(Vice-President); From St. Luke’s: Dan Timm(Secretary); From St. Mark’s: Todd Morris (Treasurer) (2016-1st Term); From Trinity: Don Frank(President) and Bruce Marley. A Board Member is needed from St. John’s, St. Luke’s and St. Mark’s. 5

Books Notes from the Library! Parents - Check out the Children's Bible books for use during worship services which are located in a basket near the library sign by the office doors! Please help yourself to these and return them to the basket at the end of the services! New books will continue to be added!

New Greeting Cards As it becomes more difficult to find Christian greeting cards to purchase, we are pleased that many members continue to make use of the Christian greeting cards offered in the church library. New cards have been restocked In preparation for the upcoming Lent/Easter season as well as for Mother's Day, spring confirmations, and graduations. New sympathy. birthday, and encouragement cards are also now available. Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching, the library has stocked some Valentine's cards with a Christian message! What better type of card to send to those we love? However, remember that the best Valentine that we all have received is one from Jesus who gives us all his unconditional love!!!

New Books Thanks to the generosity of individuals with a heart for the library, the following new books from Northwestern Publishing House have just been added to the library! Answers Books for Kids #5 - Science/Astronomy -Ken Ham Lutheranism 101 for Kids –Julie Stiegemeyer The Great Commission (for children) -Arch Books A Look at Life from a Deer Stand - Steve Chapman (Christian Living) Agents of Grace - The People in David's Life and in Yours - Robert Koester A Heart at Peace - Biblical Strategies for Christians in Conflict - Kenneth Kremer All of these are on display in either the Children's Corner or the Adult Room! Everyone is welcome to 'check out' the great books in our library. We are pleased to see so many young readers checking out books from the Children's Corner! The librarians are here to serve all the members of our Church Family! See you in the library! Emily Borgwardt, Cathy Hoof, & Jeanne Schewe

Thank you to the following members who have served on our Council and Boards for the past three years. Thank you for your faithful service to our church

The following members were elected to the positions on the Council and Boards. May the Lord bless your service to our church.

President—Jerry Vomhof

President—Scott Wiedenhoeft Vice President—Scott Krause Board of Property—Matt Schultz & Mike Redfield Board of Sterwardship—Randy Mensching & Neil Landvatter Board of Elders Professor Mark Schroeder, Al Vick, Robb Borchardt & Dennis VandenHeuvel Board of Christian Education—Jim Boulden & Seth Rehbaum Board of Education (TSL)—Justin Gregorius Board of Outreach & Fellowship— Rich Parkhurst, Martin Langbecker & Jim Healy Board of Lakeside High School—Jim Winters Trust Fund—Andy Flint, Harold Schewe & Jim Schildbach Recreation Outreach Center of Wttn—Tim Uttech

Vice President—Bob Schmidt Board of Property—Dean Kulke & Scott Olson Board of Sterwardship Mike Cichanofsky & Dillon Probst Board of Elders Ralph Wandersee, Steve Ehlke & Brent Archer Board of Christian Education—Bennett Ozminkowski Board of Education (TSL)—Mitch Ruesink Board of Outreach & Fellowship—Steve Schmidt Board of Lakeside Lutheran High School— Jeff Gronholz Trust Fund—Dave Baneck & Ryan Borgwardt Recreation Outreach Center of Watertown Rick Dunham 6

FEBRUARY USHER & GREETER SCHEDULE Early

Late

Council and Elders: Feb 1 (S) Feb 5 (T) Feb 8 (S) Feb 12 (T) Feb 15 (S)

Ralph Wandersee, Dean Peterson John Schadt Jerry Vomhof, Steve Ehlke Dean Kulke Bennett Ozminkowski, Gary Melcher

Tim Dolan, Brent Archer

Feb 18 (W)

Ralph Wandersee, Bob Schmidt

Rich Parkhurst, John Schadt

Feb 22 (S)

Bob Schmidt, Ken Mensching

Mitch Ruesink, Tim Dolan

Feb 25 (W)

Steve Ehlke, Jerry Vomhof

Dean Kulke, Pete Thompson

Pete Thompson, Rich Witte Jeff Gronholz, Tim Torgerson

Side Ushers: Feb 1 (S) Feb 5 (T) Feb 8 (S) Feb 12 (T) Feb 15 (S) Feb 18 (W) Feb 22 (S) Feb 25 (W)

Robb Borchardt, Mason Borchardt Tim Rehbaum, Adam Schwantes Dennis VandenHeuvel, Tyler Zimmerman Ed Shaw, Ken Zindars Myron Moldenhauer, Scott Buss Tony Schadt, Dennis Betschler George Zaferos, Andrew Zaferos Drew Betschler, Zach Cichanofsky Jim Winters, Matthias Winters Al Vick, Dave Balistreri Jeff Guse, Harold Schewe Dillon Probst, Scott Wiedenhoeft Russ Arndt, Paul Christian John Ristow, Griffin Torgerson Tom Probst, Jim Roberts Todd Buss, Mike Gosdeck Jim Schildbach, Pete Westermeyer Ron Raduenz, Larry Kuehn Todd Egnarski, Dan Klein Greg Truran, Dan Bohn Rich Padron, Bryan Peterson Ron Hertig, David Kube Tom Schultz, Wynn Schultz Dennis Moldenhauer, Ken Erdman Tim Uttech, Gerald Schwenkner Dyle Hrobsky, Duane Nottling

Video Tapers: Feb 1 (S)

Adam Schwantes

Feb 8 (S)

Mitch & Sam Ruesink

Feb 15 (S)

Dillon Probst

Feb 22 (S)

Larry Kuehn

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TRINITY ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL NEWS The Mission of TSL

By the grace and help of our Lord, the students and families of Trinity-St. Luke’s Lutheran School will grow in faith through God’s Word and shine forth to all with the truth that Jesus Christ is our Savior. As part of the TSL self-study this past year the mission of TSL was reviewed, vision and objectives developed, and goals formulated. The final product was adopted by both of our supporting congregations this past spring. TSL is about the Gospel – training our student with the Gospel and sharing the Good News of salvation with all. Our plan is to “grow and go!” Planning for 2015-2016 The first rounds of open houses and preliminary registrations for prekindergarten and kindergarten have been completed. More information on enrollment numbers will be available in the weeks ahead. While hard to project enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year at this time, we do know that at both congregations the pool of available students continues to drop for preschool and kindergarten for the upcoming years as compared to 5-10 years ago based on congregational records. We anticipate the number of incoming kindergarten students to be half of this year’s graduating eighth grade students. There continues to be a correlation between the low number of housing starts in Watertown, and its impact on our school enrollment. Very few families are moving into Watertown compared to the mid to late 1990s. While economic times seem to be improving, families who may desire full-time Christian education find that they cannot afford to do so. We work with these families to determine ways and means by which they can have their children attend TSL. We continue to make every effort to contact congregational families and promote our ECE programs and elementary school as a caring, Christ-centered environment. The efforts of our members in using word-of-mouth promotion still continues to be the most effective way of encouraging families to enroll. We thank the Good Shepherd for the opportunity to serve these students and their families as well as the opportunity to use our school to tell others about Jesus who may not know Him as Savior. Faculty and Staff Mrs. Linda Moeller, who has served as TSL band director for the past twenty-seven years, has announced her plans to retire as TSL band director at the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school year. She will continue working with the third grade rhythm band and fourth grade recorder class. Mrs. Moeller hopes to spend more time writing and arranging music. As band director the Joint Board has hired Mr. Brett Duwe who serves as elementary school band director at a number of WELS elementary schools in the Lakeside Lutheran High School federation. He will begin his work next fall. Self-Study At this time we are just completing the 2014 self-study which is necessary for the renewal of our accreditation through Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA). We are grateful for the individuals who were willing to give of their time and expertise to help with the study by serving as members of committees that are reviewing the fifteen standards for WELS schools. The validation of the self-study will be taking place the week of February 16. A committee, chaired by Mr. Jim Rademan who serves as the director for the WELS Commission on Lutheran Schools, will be on site for three days of interviews, study, and review of the self-study to determine if it accurately says what we say it says. While completing a self-study is work, it is important work. A self-study helps TSL develop a school improvement plan. TSL is a good school; TSL can become an even better school under God’s guidance and direction through the self-study. Please join us in praying that the Lord will bless these efforts. Committee Work An Ad Hoc Committee had been formed to look at the congregational funding formula for TSL Paul Dettman and Will Wendorff from St. Luke’s and Bob Turney and Mark Zastrow of Trinity met for several months last year to review our current formula and develop a recommendation. Ultimately the work was approved by the church councils and the congregations through the adopted of the revised Joint Agreement. The committee will annually meet to determine the rolling percentages for the next budget year as outlined in the Joint Agreement. The Salary Review Committee has met for its first meeting this year. Comprised of Jack Nass and Myron Duin from Trinity and Jim Schildbach and Scott Buss from St. Luke’s, they last year reviewed the TSL Salary Scale (which had not been updated for several years) and brought a recommendation forward to the Joint Board which was adopted with the adoption of the FY2014-2015 budget. The Joint Committee on Funding continues to meet as we plan for the next budget cycle. We thank both committees for their work which makes the formulation of the TSL FY2015-2016 TSL budget much easier in the coming months. Joint Board We thank Tim Koch from Trinity for his service on the Joint Board as he has completed two terms. Over the past six years Tim faithfully served for a number of years as the Joint Board chairman. Mr. Dan Cole from Trinity was elected to take Tim’s place. St. Luke’s elected Justin Gregorius to fill the expired term of Mitch Ruesink who most recently served as Joint Board secretary. 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THE ROC Watertown Recreation & Outreach Center For Youth ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2014 (Submitted By Pastor Mueller) Full-time Director/Pastor : Timothy Mueller Web Page: www.thewttnroc.com Email Address: [email protected] Board Members St. John’s –Don Bartz-Vice President (end of 2016-2nd Term); ??? (2015-1st Term)

St. Luke’s –Rick Dunham (2014-1stTerm-Only Term) & Dan Timm-Secretary (2015-1stTerm-Only Term) St. Mark’s –Todd Morris-Treasurer (2016-1st Term); Brad Steffen (2014-1st Term) Trinity –Don Frank-President (2016- 2nd Term); Bruce Marley (2015-1stTerm) Advisors/Friends of THE ROC: Pastor Mark Gartner, Pastor Mike Jensen, Pastor Paul Kuckhan, Pastor Rodney Warnecke Dale Ninmann, Harold Peckham, Bill Schmidt, Pete Westermeyer, Rich Witte COMPLETELY PAID OFF Our gracious Lord has immeasurably blessed us and our Watertown Recreation and Outreach Center for Youth. By far the greatest blessing is our Savior, through whom God has given us “PAID UP” forgiveness and eternal life. This “Good News” is what our youth center is all about as we are able to share Christ with hundreds of teens every year. Another blessing our Lord has given to us this past year is our youth center building being PAID UP. The “Mortgage Burning” lunch/celebration was held on Thursday, April 10th. It is amazing to think that after only four years, our ROC building is completely paid for. Our thanks goes to everyone who generously and graciously gave gifts to pay off our building. During this past year we have shared God’s Word with mostly unchurched teens who have attended our in-depth Bible Class every Wednesday and Bible/Talk Time every night THE ROC is open. C2 or Christ-Connection for those in public high school continues to be held at THE ROC with an average of 10-15 teens attending. The C2 program involves picking teens up from the public high school on the second and fourth Mondays of every month and transporting them to THE ROC. After a Bible Study, game and refreshments, they are transported back to the high school. The Word of God is also constantly taught and shared as teens are daily counseled and comforted with God’s promises and special speakers are invited. Even with such an activity as “Friday Night Karaoke”, God’s Word is taught as all lyrics and song messages need to pass the test of God’s Word. The goal to keep the teens connected to the means of grace throughout their lives is also kept in mind as we transport them to our local congregations for worship. It is quite an experience to watch a teen enjoy worship at our churches for the first time. Baptisms at THE ROC have also increased as more are taught the blessings and power of Baptism. Besides an average of 40 teens attending THE ROC every night, the teens are also involved in many other varied events. During the year of 2014, THE ROC teens participated in the huge ROC Rummage Sale, the brat stands, the volunteer serving refreshments at RiverFest, the City Food Pantry, the making of blankets for nursing home residents, the sprucing up of Tivoli Island, the regular and special cleaning at THE ROC, the garbage and aluminum can pick up at a tractor pull, a job application and interview skills learning program, attending the Live Nativity, a fun Fall Festival, karaoke, singing events, and much more. Also, this year a teen asked Pastor Mueller to be his mentor as the teen attended Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy. At THE ROC we also offer an after school program involving homework help and a fun, free activity/craft time. Tutors for our Homework time are Peter Lehmann and Dani Raiser. Our Activity Coordinators are Ruth Uttech and Brenda Scheunemann (Dunham). Our two biggest events which help raise funds for THE ROC are the Jerry Kastens Memorial Golf Outing and THE ROC Rummage Sale. We are truly overwhelmed with the many hours given by those who organized and administrated the events and the willing generosity of everyone who worked and participated. Once again over $20,000 was raised for THE ROC through the events. The greatest financial support for THE ROC, by far, comes from donations from our church members. Thank you so much for the outpouring of your generosity. Due to the generous support from congregational envelopes, individual donations, the golf outing, rummage sale, other fund raising events, THE ROC general fund remains in the black. The ROC Board is looking to plan ahead as it established a special ROC fund called "THE ROC Boulder Fund". We encourage all to give gifts to this fund, over and above their regular gifts to THE ROC, so that we will have funds available for non-budgetary items such as a roof repair, carpet replacement and the like. Please mark the gift "THE ROC Boulder Fund". THE ROC is also an eligible organization for Thrivent Choice dollars (free money for Thrivent members to designate). Designate your Thrivent Choice dollars by calling 1 -800-847-4836 or by going to https://www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice. You should find THE ROC by searching for "Watertown Recreation and Outreach Center for Youth". Thanks so much. Every penny counts. As our four congregations look to support THE ROC, congregational goals for 2015 are to be based on the original support formula which is 50% of THE ROC budget to be divided equally among the four congregations. The remaining 50% of the budget is determined by percentages of the communicant membership of the four churches. However this formula has never been fully used as generous designated donations have provided the funding. Please continue to support THE ROC. Gifts are able to be given through your church or by sending them directly to THE ROC, 213 N. 3rd St., Watertown, WI 53094. Everyone is encouraged to stop down at THE ROC to see what’s happening and view personally the opportunities for outreach. Check out our web page, www.thewttnroc.com. On the web page, along with finding pictures, videos, and so much more, you can also learn more about our volunteer program by clicking “Staff Info.” You are also invited to talk to Pastor Mueller about being considered for our volunteer staff as more workers are always needed. Imaginative people are also needed to come up with a permanent ROC float for the July and November Watertown pa-

rades. How thankful we are for those who are presently helping with THE ROC ministry. Thank you to the volunteers, event and fund raising organizers, cookie and weekly food suppliers, board members, and all who support THE ROC so generously. Our thanks goes to Arlynn Boll (St. John’s) and Rick Dunham (St. Luke’s) and Brad Steffen (St. Mark’s) for finishing their board terms. A new Board Member is needed from St. John’s, St. Luke’s and St. Mark’s. Thanks to all who generously and faithfully serve their Savior and Lord. 9

LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Principal’s Annual Report to the Federation (2014) Guidance call. In fall 2013, Dr. Dennis Gulczynski announced his retirement effective at the close of the 2013-2014 school year. “Dr. G” served Lakeside since 1973. Lakeside placed several calls to qualified candidates in the field for this position. Mr. Andy Rosenau accepted the call on April 13. Before coming to Lakeside, Mr. Rosenau served at St. Matthew’s Lutheran School, Oconomowoc. Athletic Director. Mr. Gerald Hahn announced his retirement from the teaching ministry at the close of the current school year. By then, he will have been at Lakeside 20 years. He currently serves as Athletic Director and boys physical education teacher. As part of Lakeside’s new strategic plan, the scope of this call is broadened to Activities Director, a position that oversees all co-curricular offerings. On November 25, the Holy Spirit led Lakeside’s General Board to extend a call to Mr. Steven Hennig as the Activities Director. After due deliberation, he returned the call on December 27. God willing, the General Board will issue its next call on January 27. Strategic Planning. Over the past year-and-a-half, Lakeside developed a strategic plan with a new mission statement, and three-, five-, and ten-year goals. Numerous meetings and informational sessions were conducted throughout the Federation to gather input from all stakeholder groups. Highlights of this process included listening sessions in many Federation congregations in fall 2013 and an open forum on October 22, 2014. The General Board had its first reading of this strategic plan on November 25. Excellence in Speech Award. Lakeside’s Forensics Team received its fifth consecutive Excellence in Speech Award from the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association at the state tournament on April 11, 2014. At that tournament, the team achieved its highest score since Coach Steve Lauber took over the program six years ago. Among all competing schools in the state, Lakeside placed first! All 25 team members earned medals: 16 gold and 9 silver. The Lakeside Forensic Team also captured the 12-team Capitol Conference Championship on February 3, 2014. FFA. In fall, Lakeside became the first “private” high school in Wisconsin to be granted a charter for a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter. In order for a school to charter and maintain an FFA chapter, there must be a certified licensed agricultural educator who also serves as the chapter adviser. That individual is Mr. Jeff Meske, Lakeside’s Tech Ed teacher. In 2015-2016, Lakeside will offer a new course in its curriculum, Agriculture Survey. This will serve as an orientation course for Lakeside students to learn how the agriculture industry is organized, what its major components are, and how agriculture exerts a significant influence on the state’s economy. Top Ten. The Top Ten of the Class of 2014 were: Benjamin Barnhart (St. Peter’s, Helenville); Cassandra Doering (St. Paul’s, Lake Mills); Jordan Gaal (St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc); Sarah Hochmuth (St. Andrew, Middleton); Amanda Kehl (Zion, Columbus); Briana Modjeska (Holy Cross, Madison); Kayla Pagel (St. Peter’s, Helenville); Kaitlyn Sage (St. Matthew’s, Janesville); Levi Schubkegel (Holy Cross, Madison); and Elizabeth Schwartz (St. Matthew’s, Janesville). Jordan Gaal, one of the valedictorians, was cited a Kohl Excellence Scholar in a ceremony in Janesville on April 5. This is second consecutive year that a Lakeside senior received this honor. Elizabeth Schwartz, another valedictorian, was named a finalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Competition. 98 students were awarded diplomas on May 25, 2014. National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist. One of Lakeside’s current seniors, Kiana Krszjzaniek (Holy Cross, Madison), is a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. ACT scores.

13-14 ACT results Lakeside

Wisconsin

National

79 (55)

46,870 (46,574)

1,845,787 (1,799,243)

English

24.0 (23.5)

21.6 (21.5)

20.3 (20.2)

Mathematics

24.3 (25.0)

22.0 (22.0)

20.9 (20.9)

Reading

24.8 (24.5)

22.4 (22.3)

21.3 (21.1)

Science

23.7 (23.4)

22.3 (22.2)

20.8 (20.7)

Composite

24.3 (24.3)

22.2 (22.1)

21.0 (20.9)

(12 -13 results in parentheses)

Number testing

Lakeside students who wrote the ACT in 2013-2014 did well, scoring well above both the national and state averages. Furthermore, those scores were consistent with our five-year average scores. Compared to Lakeside results from the previous school year, scores in three core areas – English, reading, and science – rose. English showed the greatest increase.

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Federation Connection

February 2015 A Publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 4: Issue 6

Staff News and Notes:

The Very Best Valentine

Buege helps direct students to be leaders in praise worship

February is often called the “month of love.” Valentine’s Day is a pleasant diversion from winter’s doldrums. Human love pales in comparison with Jesus’ love. In fact, have you ever truly considered your Savior’s great love for sinners?

This article is 14th in a series of faculty and staff responses to why they’re thankful to serve at your Lakeside, along with recollections of moments that demonstrate the value of the investment of time and resources for the families who choose LLHS for their children. Mr. James Buege is the middle of his 21st year at Lakeside, where he currently serves as Director of Choirs, as well as Composition instructor. Many of our Federation members will recognize him from concerts at LLHS, or the Sunday morning his A Cappella choir leads their congregation’s song worship, for 20 or so different churches each school year. “Lakeside has been and continues to be a great place for me to serve my Savior,” he says.

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:17). Jesus doesn’t condemn us. He saves us because he loves us! Jesus loves sinners and not in a generic way. He loves real sinners like you and me with lives that are broken and dysfunctional from sin. Consider his great love for sinners recorded in the Bible: Noah the drunk; Moses the murderer; David the adulterer and murderer; and Paul the Christian killer. Jesus loved them, forgave them, and worked through them for his glory.

It’s not every teacher who can work out a “field trip” to warmer climes every other spring, but Warrior choir director Jim Buege has been managing it since 1999. One of the many great benefits to juniors and seniors for making it into the Lakeside A Cappella choir is the opportunity to travel to either Arizona or California during the week of spring break, to tour and lead song worship at sister congregations in those locations. And as if singing with fellow WELS members at half a dozen or so churches across the country wasn’t awesome enough, our Warrior singers don’t stop there.

The truth is that you can’t stop Jesus from loving. “Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him” (Psalm 115:3). Jesus chooses to love sinners like you and me. During his ministry, Jesus lived among sinners. On occasion, he was accused of being a sinner. But he wasn’t! He didn’t encourage or condone sin. But he was OK with sinners. He loved them, taught them, and encouraged them. He did for them then what he does for you and me now.

“Our A Cappella choir trips during spring break to California and Arizona have provided great opportunities for Christian witness, “ says Mr. Buege. “One instance I recall came last time in San Francisco. We stopped at Ghirardelli Chocolates to give the kids about an hour to taste and shop. “Some of the kids started singing in the courtyard area. Many people gathered to listen. I wasn’t directing the students, so I was able to anonymously hear onlooker comments, then provide information as to where these kids were from. I was really proud of our students’ willingness to witness in this way.”

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:18). Love isn’t just Jesus’ behavior. It’s his being. He loves because he is love,

We appreciate Mr. Buege’s willingness to give up his break every other year—in addition to half the Sundays each school year—to make these experiences possible for our praisesinging teens.

and he chooses to love us.

Join the Federation in an Anniversary Celebration for Mr. Buege’s 40 years in the teaching ministry on

So, on Valentine’s Day, express your love to others. In fact, do this every day. As you do, recall the greatest love of all: Jesus’ love for you and me.

Sunday, March 1, 2015 Immanuel Lutheran Church Farmington 10:15 a.m. Service

Mr. Jim Grasby is principal of Lakeside Lutheran High School. His column is featured in every Federation Connection. Reach him at 920.648.2321 x 2204or [email protected]

Immanuel is Mr. Buege’s “home” congregation. A Cappella will sing, and Pastor Jerry Ewings, Mr. Buege’s longtime friend, will preach for the service. 11

Partners in Ministry:

Student News and Notes:

for Tech Education

National Honor Society service honors Bethesda ministry

Your partnership offering will rejuvenate and expand our existing resources in woodworking, machine fabrication, power and energy, construction classes and our new Ag Survey course. This additional funding will allow Tech Ed students to safely explore advancing career options as we update current equipment to meet modern technology, adding welders, lathes, & mills, plus CNC equipment and a 3-D

National Honor Society (NHS) is commonly considered as an honor awarded to students who excel at academics, and while that’s certainly true—Mr. Andy Rosenau, our new Guidance Director and advisor for the Lakeside NHS chapter, is working to develop the idea of NHS also being synonymous with servant leadership. NHS is officially described as being dedicated to the development of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students are first eligible for selection at the end of sophomore year. Candidates need cumulative GPA of at least 3.6, three or more leadership roles, hours of community service, and character references. A 5-member faculty council determines membership each spring.

scan or go to llhs.org/ partners.html

35 members of the LLHS National Honor Society assisted as Bethesda moved furniture, medical equipment and belongings of many men and women into newly constructed duplexes Mr. Rosenau has jumpthat will allow more community started the service aspect by involvement. These homes are giving students the opportustate-of-the-art with every asnity to partner with Watertown pect of the design integrating the special needs of these indi-based Bethesda Lutheran viduals. Communities ministry. 35

EVENTS TO NOTE Feb. 1................Giving Society Chili Dinner | 12–1:30 PM ……………………….ops Concert/LES Visual Arts | 2 PM ………………….MPO Semi-Annual Meeting after concert Feb. 2..................... Capitol Conf. Forensics Meet @ LPS Feb. 8............. A Cap @ St. John, Waterloo | 8/10:30 AM Feb. 9–14.........................Winter Carnival Week & Dance Feb. 12……..Last night to help a Music student fundraise Feb. 15…........A Cap @ Peace, Sun Prairie | 8/10:30 AM Feb. 16...........................No classes | Kinderfest 9-11 AM ………………………………...Board of Regents | 6:30 PM Feb. 18....................................................Ash Wednesday Feb. 20–22............................LES Basketball Tournament Feb. 22.............. A Cap @ St. John Wttn | 7:45/10:30 AM Feb. 23............................................General Board | 7 PM Feb. 28.......................WSMA Conference Festival at LPS Mar. 1…….....A Cap @ Immanuel, Farmgtn | 8/10:15 AM ………………..40th anniversary celebration for Mr. Buege

NHS members’ first experience was helping move belongings into newlyconstructed Watertown community homes. Warriors loaded, unloaded, hauled, assembled and prepared the houses for several men and women moving from the Bethesda main campus. “The Lakeside youth provided invaluable assistance,” wrote Bethesda coordinator Gretchen Block in a thank you note. “What a great group!” Later in December, NHS students went back to those new homes and sang Christmas carols. This semester, NHS is starting up a “Penny War” competition that will also benefit the BLC ministry, which is “to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ.” (bethesdalutherancommunities.org). LLHS is excited to watch these young academic leaders also learn to excel at servant leadership!

Many of the NHS students who helped move people into new homes returned later in the month to share with them the happy joy of the Savior’s birth through Christmas caroling.

Contact Info 920-648-2321 • [email protected] • llhs.org • fb.com/yourllhs • @LakesideLuthHS

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TOGETHER Severe Floods In Malawi "If one part [of the body] suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:26-27)" Today, some of our fellow members of God's church are suffering. Just a few months ago, the country of Malawi was suffering a severe drought, and the government was having difficulty in providing water to people. Last week, Malawi went from one extreme to another. Days of heavy rains resulted in widespread and severe flooding throughout the African nation, destroying homes, crops, and lives. Many congregations and perhaps thousands of members of the Lutheran Church of Central AfricaMalawi, our sister synod live in the devastated areas and have been severely affected by the floods.

We are not yet aware of the full extent of the damage, since many LCCA congregations in remote areas are hard to reach on the best days. With travel and communication abilities limited, a full assessment of the damage to LCCA churches and members’ homes is ongoing. WELS missionaries in Malawi have been in contact in WELS Christian Aid and Relief to begin a formal request for relief aid. Christian Aid and Relief is making an initial grant to help with immediate needs and will be able to offer more assistance as ongoing needs are determined. Christian Aid and Relief has also reached out to the Central Africa Medical Mission, which operates a mobile health clinic in Malawi, as medical needs are expected to increase in the flooded areas.

A bi-weekly newsletter from WELS January 20, 2015 This situation is one in which members of one body can show our love to others who are suffering. To help our Christian brothers and sisters in Malawi, you can donate online or send checks to WELS, Re: Christian Aid and Relief, flood disaster relief fund, N16W23377 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188-1108. Read more from Malawi Missionary Mark Panning. Serving in Christ, President Mark Schroeder

COP Holds Winter Meeting At its winter meeting, held January 11-14, the Conference of Presidents (COP) received the encouraging news that 2014 offerings from congregations totaled $21,272,502. Gifts exceeded the revised projections by $83,000 and were $568,000 higher than the original CMO commitments. The increase over the total received in 2013 was $277,000 or 1.3 percent. "On behalf of the COP I want to express our thanks to God for this blessing, and thanks to the members and congregations of the synod for this generous support," says WELS President Mark Schroeder. The COP received the following reports:

• A summary was given of the third round of informal discussions held by representatives of WELS, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in December. The main topic for discussion was the doctrine of fellowship and its application. As was the case in the previous two meetings, these discussions were helpful in clarifying the doctrinal positions and practices of the three synods. Another meeting is planned for December 2015. • The Ad Hoc II Commission is nearing completion of its work. The COP was provided with a summary of the recommendations that will be 13

brought to the synod convention in July.

• Representatives of WELS, the ELS, and the Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC) will meet later this month to begin doctrinal discussions. One meeting is planned; others will follow if continued discussions are determined to be beneficial. • A survey of the 12 districts indicated there are currently 74 total pastoral vacancies (62 in parishes). While certainly not a crisis, the number of vacancies is a reminder and encouragement to encourage young men to consider training for the pastoral ministry. Other actions by the COP include:

• Continued to work on a revision of the 1989 document entitled “Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage.” The revision is being done to enable the statement to address more thoroughly contemporary issues as they relate to marriage. • Approved in concept a proposal for a synod-wide Reformation 2017 gathering in Milwaukee. • Approved a plan to update guidelines for groups planning conferences and seminars. The COP strongly encourages all groups to seek input and advice from the COP early in their planning. • Approved a plan to conduct a review of the structure and function of the Ministry of Christian Giving. • Approved a plan to work with Martin Luther College to identify teacher candidates who have the necessary skills and experience to serve in urban schools. Reviewed plans and a timetable for the debt elimination effort that will begin following the synod convention in July. With God’s blessing, the COP hopes to eliminate the remaining synod capital debt by the end of 2016, three years ahead of schedule.

New Associate Director Of Schools

is needed. Being part of setting vision and strategic planning for our WELS schools and helping schools achieve their gospel-centered missions will be rewarding.” Finally, Plitzuweit says, “I firmly believe our church body has an amazing treasure in our Lutheran schools. . . . By devoting time, energy, and resources to the vital work of our schools now, we are working together to ensure that our church body is equipped with servant leaders for generations to come!”

On Jan. 9, Teacher Tom Plitzuweit accepted the call to serve as associate director of the WELS Commission on Lutheran Schools. Plitzuweit will begin serving in his new position on July 1. Mr. Jim Rademan, director of WELS Commission on Lutheran Schools, explains that Plitzuweit's primary responsibility will be to oversee the WELS school accreditation program known as WELSSA. Rademan says, "Tom has displayed a love for Lutheran schools through his volunteer work as district schools coordinator for the Nebraska District. He encouraged all the schools in the district to engage in continuous school improvement. He has also demonstrated a willingness to improve and learn through his personal continuing education." Plitzuweit currently serves St. Paul, Plymouth, Neb., as a teacher and school administrator. He notes, “I have always felt that I am doubly blessed to be able to have served as a teacher in a classroom setting and as a school administrator at the same time. Having both the teaching and administrative positions simultaneously has given me a clear picture of what it takes to focus on school improvement initiatives.” In his new role with Lutheran Schools, Plitzuweit says, “I look forward to working with schools to help them see and celebrate their strengths, as well as helping them analyze areas in which improvement

WELS Annual Report 2014 Copies of WELS Annual Report 2014 are now available. Every WELS congregation is being sent five copies of the report, and one is being included in the annual statement of each synod donor. As WELS President Mark Schroeder explains in his introduction to the report, the annual report gives WELS members a glimpse of our common mission as a synod. Schroeder notes, “I hope that [this annual report] will remind you of the privilege we have to do that work, that it will encourage you in your zeal to participate in that work, and that it will be a reminder of God’s blessings on our mission and ministry.” Stories and photos highlighting gospel ministry from 2014 are the focus of the annual report. A financial summary of the year is also included. A limited number of print versions of the report are available from Northwestern Publishing House for free. Christian Giving counselors are also available to present a PowerPoint presentation to your congregation that summarizes the information in the annual report. Contact the Ministry of Christian Giving at 800-8275482 for more information. Order extra copies from Northwestern Publishing House.

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You Should Also Know… March.New and improved WELS App

A new, updated version of the WELS App is now available for Apple, Android, and Amazon users. The updated app was designed for easier navigation and to take advantage of built in features of the phone. Some of the new features include ability to play audio and video files from within the application, a new WELS Radio player with improved interface and reliable playback, additional content, and a more up to date Synod Yearbook. The app makes it possible to listen to or read daily devotion and Bible readings while on the go. Also available is WELS news, videos, and radio. WELS Technology Officer Martin Spriggs reminds users to leave a review in the app stores to help encourage others to download and use the app. To download the free WELS app, simply search for “WELS Mobile” in your favorite app store. For more information, visit http://m.wels.net on your device’s internet browser. Save the Date The date for the second annual WELS Night at Miller Park will be Aug. 14, 2015. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Last year more than 1,700 members enjoyed the evening and fellowship together as they watched the Brewers defeat the San Francisco Giants. View a slideshow from the Aug. 5, 2014, WELS Night at Miller Park. The Brewers are again offering WELS members 50 percent off the price of tickets. Seating will be in a block for WELS members. The pricing is Field Outfield Box for $21/ticket, Loge Outfield Box for $17/ticket, or Terrace Reserved for $9/ticket. The web link to purchase discounted tickets for WELS Night at Miller Park will be available by March.